Translations
Modern
…the men of Bethel and Ai, 123;
Traditional
The men of Beth–el and Ai, an hundred twenty and three.
Literal
…the men of Bethel and Ai, a hundred twenty-three;
Latin
Viri Bethel et Hai, centum viginti tres.
Original
Hebrew
English
…the men of Bethel and Ai, 123;
Notes
the descendants of: This list is similar to the one in Ezra 2:3–35, but there are some differences in names and family sizes. People were listed by family (Nehemiah 7:8–25) and by the town where they settled (7:26–38). Most of these towns were north of Jerusalem.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Places
Ai: A Canaanite city conquered by Joshua after initial defeat Bethel: Important city in Israel, associated with Abraham and Jacob
Glossary
Topics
Beth-El: A City North of Jerusalem: People of, Return from Babylon Israel, Prophecies Concerning: Captivity of Nehemiah is Commissioned to Lead the Remainder of the Captivity